John Bigler
American politician, 3rd Governor of California
Born
January 8th, 1805
220 years ago
Died
1871
154 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 3rd Governor of California from 1852 to 1856. Played a significant role in the state during its early years and advocated for the development of the state's infrastructure and education system. Worked as a lawyer and later became a diplomat. Participated in various political activities and held several local governmental positions prior to the governorship.
Served as California's 3rd Governor
Promoted state infrastructure improvements
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